Senior Transit Architect — Lead Rail Station Design

TYLin

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TYLin in Chicago is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the planning and design of transit facilities across the Chicago region and the broader Midwest. The role involves delivering stations, maintenance facilities, rail yards, and related assets for CTA, Metra, Amtrak, and local authorities.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with agency standards and codes from concept through construction.

Qualifications

Registered Architect in Illinois or eligible via reciprocity.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
Transit/public infrastructure project experience preferred.
Experience with major transit agencies (CTA, Metra, Amtrak, DOTs) on stations/yards or maintenance facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design and documentation for transit facilities including stations, support buildings, and yard/maintenance facilities.
Coordinate across disciplines (structural, MEP, civil) and manage subconsultants and internal teams to deliver timely, coordinated designs.
Interpret and implement client standards, local codes, and agency requirements.
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement processes.
Oversee design production from conceptual design through construction documents and administration.
Provide QA/QC oversight for architectural deliverables.